PT Impack Pratama

ALCOLITE Aluminum Composite Panel

Lightweight fire resistance, easy workability, various colors, good thermal and sound
insulation, good weatherability, lower costs and weight, metal substitution, and
environmental friendly material.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET – ALCOLITE

1) INTRODUCTION

ALCOLITE is an aluminum composite panel (ACP) of 0.3mm architectural aluminumm cover

sheets with a halogen-free fire resistace, non-combustible mineral-filled core. It can be used
as cladding- exterior and interior applications, shade covering on new buildings, and
retrofitting old buildings where surface properties of lightweight non-corrosive metal is desired
without the disadvantages of metal – heavy weightiness and higher costs.

It is manufactured by PT Impack Pratama with in-house mixed proprietary fire resistance

composite material of the highest degree and finished sheets utilizing highest machinery
technology in the ACP industry with Banbury mixing and co-extruded adhesive.

This is summary of specification data about ALCOLITE. For premium heavy duty and fire
resistance (Alcotuff), or polyethylene core (DecoBond), or specification change for
ALCOLITE, please contact our local distributors or offices.

2) MATERIAL COMPOSITION

Composition Skin material : 0.3mm thick architectural aluminum alloy (3000 series)
Core material : Fire resistance, non-combustible mineral filled core

The 3000 series architectural aluminum is about 20% stronger which helps ensure better
flatness and rigidity for surface panels compared to the cheaper and more commonly used
1000 series. It also has higher corrosion resistance with the addition of about 1.2%
Manganese.

The core’s mixed material composes mainly of the fire resistance mineral generates water
molecules and inert metal oxide on high heat temperatures, which also suppresses smoke. A
small amount of polyethylene is added as holding matrix and helps flexural strength.

Its coating uses the most durable and fade resistant material of PVDF (Polyvinylidene
fluoride) or FEVE (Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether) with specified resin level controlled, quality
multiple dip roller coating and baking process. Alcolite ensures color uniformity and has the
ability to impede color fading for a longer period in outdoor conditions.

The back of ALCOLITE, which faces the holding structure and wall when it is installed as a
cladding panel, has a polyester-based service coating to protect it from possible corrosion
problems.

The surface is protected with a self-adhesive peel-off protective polyethylene film. Under
normal outdoor conditions, the protective film will be able to withstand exposure for 3 months
without losing its original peel-off characteristic or causing stains or other damages.
3) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

1) Panel weight:
 Unit : 4mm
 Kg/m2 : 6.6

ALCOLITE provides lighter weight, better insulation, lower cost, etc. advantages over
a corresponding thickness metal sheet.

100% Aluminum Sheet at 4mm would be 10.92 kg/m2, at approximately equivalent

physical strength need of 3.3mm, would be 9.0 kg/m2.

100% Steel Sheet at 4mm would be 31.44 kg/m2, at approximately equivalent

physical strength need of 2.4mm, would be 18.86 kg/m2.

Fibre cement approximately equivalent physical strength of 4mm, ALCOTUFF would

be 5.8mm at 11.7 kg/m2.

2) Peel/Delamination Strength – minimum 100 N.mm/mm, ASTM D 1781.

Between core and aluminium skin and no cohesive failure of core itself. Using
DUPONT adhesive with a co-extrusion process, ALCOLITE has superior adhesion
over the more common adhesive film lamination process.

3) Thermal Conductivity : 0.387 kcal/m hr.C. ASTM D 976

Linear Thermal expansion Coefficient : 24×10-6 /°C. ASTM D 696
Elongation per one meter per 50 degree celcius : 1.2mm

With its sandwiched composite structure,it has low thermal conductivity.

4) Sound transmission loss (ASTM E413):

 Thickness : 4mm
 STC (Standard Transmission Class) : 28

As a triple sandwiched composite sheet, ALCOLITE has excellent sound absorption

properties.

5) Mechanical properties of panel.

Unit 4 mm
2
Tensile strength (ASTM E8) MPa or N/mm 58
Yield strength (ASTM E8) N/mm2 54
Elongation (ASTM E8) % 8
Flexural elasticity, E (ASTM C393) GPa or kN/mm2 43
Flexural rigidity, E×I, (ASTM C393) kNmm2/mm 140

6) Deflection temperature: 108°C in 4mm

7) Wind Load – not less than 700N/M2 and 1170N/M2 on front and corner parapets.
ASTM E 330. Installed between supports, deflections shall not exceed 25mm,
maximum panel deflections shall not exceed L/50 of the full span. At 150% times
designed pressure, framing members deflection shall not exceed L/80 of span length.
4) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

1) Panel thickness: 4 mm

2) Panel size. Width : 1220 and 1500 mm

Length : Less than 7200 mm

Note: Custom width can be requested with MOQ.

3) Product tolerance
 Width : ± 4.0 mm
 Length : ± 6.0 mm for length below 4m, ± 10.0 mm for
length above 4m (no minus error)
 Thickness : ± 0.2 mm in 4 mm thick
 Bow : Maximum 0.7% (7mm/m) of the length or width
 Diagonal differences : Maximum 6.0 mm
 Surface defect : No irregularities such as roughness, buckling and
other imperfections in accordance with visual
inspection rules.

5) FIRE TESTS

ALCOLITE conforms to the requirements of various test bodies for exterior and interior
usage in most countries. The core sheet is incombustible and prevents the proliferation of
flame, and restricts development of smoke.

Table 4-1 Fire tests for general and external cladding material

ALCOLITE Results &

Country Test Standard
Specimen Classification
DIN4102 Part 1 4mm Class B1
Germany Max.flame Spread 4mm 27
Max.Smoke Development 4mm 380

6) SURFACE FINISHES

1) Processes

Using multi dip roller coating and baking process, PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) or
FEVE (Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether) (if high gloss finish needed) resin based paints are
coated to the top surface.

Fluorine atoms from PVDF or FEVE have among the highest electrical resistance,
good heat resistance and form one of strongest bond with pigment/carbon molecules.

It gives good characteristics;

i) Excellent weather-proof durability
ii) High Anti-UV properties
iii) High chemical and erosion resistance
iv) Stable color and gloss
v) Abrasion resistance
vi) High anti-impact
vii) High flexibility
viii) Good mechanical processing performance
 For interior uses, high gloss polyester coating can be applied on the top surface.

The back facing surface of the panel has a Polyester service coating for anti-
corrosion and anti-reflective purposes.

2) ALCOLITE’s PVDF or FEVE top surface finish categories:

 Solid Colors
 Metallic Colors
 Stone or Timber

Some special colors or skin thicknesses will be based on special requests with
adequate lead time.

Copper, Titanium-Zinc and Stainless Steel skin composite panels are available upon
special request with additional lead time.

PVDF or FEVE based fluorocarbon coating has a standard coating warranty for 15
years against discoloration.

Due to the different pigment raw material properties, certain colors would have longer
or shorter warrantied period.

Polyester coating for top surface is also available upon requests.

3) Gloss

The standard gloss is 30% for Solid and Metallic Colors. Custom gloss (FEVE) is
available up to 80% upon request subject to minimum quantities.

4) Coating Performance Properties

Test Method Criteria

Impact ASTM D2794 >0.650 m.kg/mm
NCCA 11-19
Formability (T-bend) 2T, no cracking
ASTM D1737-62
Reverse impact-crosshatch NCCA 11-5 No pick off
HB,E.turqoise pencil
Hardness-pencil ASTM D3363
Adhesion
Dry ASTM D3359, method 8 No pick off
Wet 37.8°C, 24 hrs No pick off
Boiling water 100°C, 20 min No pick off
Abrasion ASTM D968 >38 L/mil
 Chemical resistance Test Method Criteria
Muriatic acid,HCL 5%,24 hrs ASTM D1308-87 No change
Sulphuric acid, 20%, 18hrs ASTM D1308-87 No change
Sodium hydroxide, 5%NaOH, 24hrs ASTM D1308-87 No change
Nitric Acid AAMA620 <5 Delta E units
Detergent, 3% solution, 38ºC, 72hrs ASTM D2248-93 No change
Oil resistance ASTM D1308 No visible change
Solvent resistance ASTM D870-02 No visible change
Color retaining ASTM D2244-93 Maximum 4 units after 4000 hrs
Gloss retaining ASTM D523-89 66% after 4000 hrs
Chalk resistance ASTM D4214-89 Maximum 7 units after 4000 hrs
Salt spray resistance ASTM B117 4000hrs<Grade 1,No Change
No blisters
Humidity resistance ASTM D2247
After 4000 hrs, 100%RH, 35.0°C

For fabrication, installation, storage and handling instructions, please refer to our
corresponding manual.

Information contained herein is intended only for evaluation by technically skilled persons, with any use
thereof to be at their discretion. While we believe such information is reliable, PT Impack Pratama or its
agents shall have no liability for results obtained or damages resulting from such use. Nothing in this
document should be construed as a warranty or guarantee by PT Impack Pratama. The only applicable
warranty will be those issued in writing by PT Impack Pratama based on the product and usage
environment specified.

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